Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises 2016 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Bollinger
Country	France
Region	Champagne
Varietal	Champagne Blend
Vintage	2016
Sku	FR-SPK616
Size	750ml

 

Sourced from just two tiny parcels (Clos Saint‑Jacques and Clos Chaudes‑Terres) of ungrafted, very old‑vine Pinot Noir in Aÿ, the 2016 vintage of Vieilles Vignes Françaises is remarkably rare and built for the ages.  In the glass it offers a deep golden hue with an evocative nose of honey‑comb, hazelnut, smoked almond, apricot kernel, brioche and crushed granite mineral.  On the palate the wine is dense and layered—riper than one might expect yet kept in tension by fine acidity and vivid minerality. Flavours of baked orchard fruit, fig compote, caramelised citrus peel and saline rock notes unfold into a remarkably long, complex finish.  With its legacy of purity, lineage and craft, this wine will age gracefully for decades yet offers a profound drinking experience even in youth.

Bollinger is a distinguished, family‑owned Champagne house established in 1829 in Aÿ. It is renowned for its adherence to tradition, including 100% barrel fermentation of its vintage cuvées, long ageing under cork and an unwavering focus on Pinot Noir. The house continuously emphasises sustainable vineyard practices, hand‑harvesting and revealing the purest expression of its historic vines.